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Fairing plastic repairs

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by Richard Collins, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. Richard Collins

    Richard Collins Active Member

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    This is my how to repair plastics from the Tech Tips section of Rapid Bikes Magazine.

    Reproduced with RB's permission.

    Richard
     

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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    thanks Punch  :Thumbs_up:, I had performed repairs in the past using Qbond, but hadnt used a soldering iron to weld the join from the back, I will certainly give it a go next time round.

    cheers n beers

    Chris
     
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    Very interesting write up ill have to try it next time i drop my bike. Shouldnt be too far away.
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Hey Slender

    Remember our moto, enjoy the ride and stay upright
                                                                                  Phil
     
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    Hey Punch
    Sometime back I had asked if anyone knew what was involved in doing plastic repairs, you answered my question, so thanks for sharing that with all
                                                                                          Phil
     
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    i try to stay upright phil. The only time ive dropped a bike is when im hardly moving.
    Or trying to wheel my bike somewhere. lol :D :D
     
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    Same story here, at a standstill and managed to come off, not hurt at all but my Pride to a serious beating.    Phil
     
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    Thanks It was a good article and I will keep a copy of it safe as I hope to do a project bike as soon as I can get the space. You never know what I will need
     
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    I thought this might help too! I used this video as a guide recently when I was doing my plastic welding.
    About the donor plastic, I just went to the local smash repairer and picked up a car bumper they were throwing out, I have enough donor plastic to make my whole fairings again! ;D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb_u-KiQRrU#ws
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g42q1Vm_yY#ws
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GpEBVyJjeg#ws
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlR_0c-DSNM#ws
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2aRQEEIjlc#ws
     
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    Here is one that might be useful too. I have not tried it but I like the technique.
     
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